San Francisco's Golden Gate Capital is the private equity firm on everyone's lips, now that it's announced plans to acquire Red Lobster for $2.1 billion. San Francisco — capital of foodies, wine aficionados and high-concept restaurants — isn't linked with casual dining, but Golden Gate Capital has an appetite for such fare.

San Francisco's Golden Gate Capital is the private equity firm on everyone's lips, now that it's announced plans to acquire Red Lobster for $2.1 billion. San Francisco — capital of foodies, wine aficionados and high-concept restaurants — doesn't have a Red Lobster, but Silicon Valley has several.

San Francisco's Golden Gate Capital is the private equity firm on everyone's lips, now that it's announced plans to acquire Red Lobster for $2.1 billion. San Francisco — capital of foodies, wine aficionados and high-concept restaurants — isn't linked with casual dining, but Golden Gate Capital has an appetite for such fare.